CLIENT
Priceline.com
Brett Keller, CMO
Rachel Mahoney, VP, Brand Strategy & Media
Susan Smith, Sr. Creative Director
AGENCY
Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners *Lead Agency
Greg Stern, CEO
John Butler, Executive Creative Director
Ed Cotton, Director of Strategy and Innovation
Steve Mapp, Creative Director
Carley Case, Acct. Director
Ron Luebbert, COO
Dave Coleman, VP Strategy and Development
Relevant24
SUMMARY
Priceline was fighting to stand out in a commoditized online travel category and needed a compelling brand point of view. Enter The Priceline Negotiator. Inspired by consumer research and employee interviews, the campaign personified the companys DNA of going to great lengths to save people money. As the recession hit and consumers cut back on travel, and as new entrants crowded the space, the campaign strategically evolved to attract new users and reflect changing travel-booking behavior. The campaign drove unprecedented long-term growth and turned Priceline into a category leader.